Meaning of the word posh in English

What does posh mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

posh

US /pɑːʃ/

UK /pɒʃ/

elegant or stylishly luxurious

Example:

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They stayed in a very posh hotel.

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She drives a posh sports car.

Synonym:

luxurious elegant fancy upmarket exclusive

relating to or characteristic of the upper classes

Example:

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He speaks with a very posh accent.

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She comes from a very posh family.

Synonym:

upper-class aristocratic elite high-class exclusive

Related Word:

pish posh